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OYC Miami recently welcomed volunteers from Capital One Cafe, a vital community partner, to assist in preparing for our Neat Stuff Closets. Their dedication and hard work made a tremendous…
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Impactful Workshop
OYC Miami recently partnered with Florida Memorial University to host an informative workshop at Buena Vista. This impactful event provided participants with valuable knowledge and resources to help them achieve…
The New OYC Miami Parent Club
OYC’s Family Services Team launched the OYC Parent Club, a new initiative designed to involve parents and caregivers in program planning and family engagement activities throughout the year. This exciting…
A Visit to OYC Miami
We recently had an impactful visit at OYC Miami, where our founder, Alonzo Mourning, and our dedicated team welcomed Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz and former Congressman Kendrick Meek for a…
Give Miami Day
Mark your calendars for Give Miami Day on November 21, 2024, hosted by the Miami Foundation, a powerful opportunity to support OYC Miami and Honey Shine as we continue to…
OYC Miami Day
October 16th will forever be known as OYC Miami Day, and we are deeply honored by this incredible recognition. This special day celebrates over two decades of dedicated service to…
NEAT STUFF Closet Launch
We are thrilled to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Neat Stuff Closet at Hibiscus Elementary School, sponsored by the Brady Hunter Foundation. This exciting initiative, supported by Principal Viñas…
Kickback with Band of Brothers
OYC Miami’s gender-specific initiative, Band of Brothers, recently hosted an empowering “Kickback” event that brought together young men for an evening of inspiration and connection. The event featured our founder,…
Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night was a marquee event, earning a five-star review from everyone who attended! The event brought families together for an evening of connection, joy, and unforgettable memories. At…
Unidos Digital Training Graduates
Outstanding Achievement goes out to residents of Buena Vista Apartments, who recently graduated from OYC’s Digital Skills for Life Program sponsored by Unidos. Thanks to support from Joined Development, graduates…
Save the Date – Hats Off 2025
“Hats Off” is Tracy Wilson Mourning’s signature staple affair for Honey Shine, Inc.’s annual fundraising event. “Hats Off” is regarded as one of Miami’s premiere events of the social season!…
Do Good 4-1 STEM
At OYC Miami, we believe in the transformative power of STEM education and the positive impact it makes in academics! Our program partner, Do Good 4 -1, conducted an engaging…
West Point Volunteers
OYC Miami had the honor of welcoming amazing volunteers from West Point! These dedicated young men, women and future leaders, helped facilitate our after-school learning by helping with homework.📚 📝…
Your Vote Counts
The general election is Tuesday, November 5th. General participation is crucial, and every vote matters! Make your voice heard—early voting starts October 21st until November 3rd in Miami-Dade and Broward…
Healthy Matters
OnMed CareStation hosted a Mixer at OYC Miami to celebrate the launch of South Florida’s first tele-health kiosk. This event aimed to emphasize the significance of the CareStation and demonstrate…
Take Stock In Children Scholarships
OYC Miami is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students who have been awarded 2-year scholarships through the Take Stock in Children program! This exciting milestone underscores our…
NBA Foundation Grant Award
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! OYC Miami has been selected as a grant recipient from the NBA Foundation. This incredible opportunity marks a significant milestone…
Camp Honey Shine Field Day
This year, the Honey Bugs eagerly embraced the exhilarating challenges of Camp Honey Shine’s Field Day, which featured a variety of engaging activities such as obstacle courses, tug-of-water, and a…
Inside Out School of Etiquette
Thank you to the Inside Out School of Etiquette for hosting a delightful Table Etiquette session for our girls during Camp Honey Shine! 🍴 This insightful workshop offered valuable lessons…
Jewel Summit
It’s a beautiful day for a jewel to shine! 💎💛 The 14th Annual Jewel Summit; led by our founder Honey Child Tracy, provided gems of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to…
Honey Bugs Visit Barry University
It was a fantastic day at Camp Honey Shine as the girls embarked on a memorable trip to Barry University, one of South Florida’s most picturesque college campuses. Throughout the…
UM Football
The University of Miami Football student-athletes visited OYC this summer and provided our youth with an in-person lesson on the game of football. This fun mini athletic camp taught our…
OYC and Honey Shine Summer Emerald Dream Showcase
OYC Miami and Honey Shine’s Summer Emerald Dream Showcase was the ideal conclusion to an unforgettable summer. The youth displayed their talents through music, song, dance, cheer, and art. Before…
End of Summer Jam
We came, we summer camped, and we conquered! OYC Summer Camp wrapped up in style with a day filled with games, activities, a summer jam, and a backpack and supplies…
Vous Church
OYC L💙🧡❤️ves their Volunteers! A big shoutout and heartfelt thank you to @vouschurch for helping us prepare our youth for back-to-school. Community support is essential in our work, and helps…
Miami Trial Lawyers
Thank you Miami Dade Trial Lawyers for hosting a day filled with professional development. The day included various professional development sessions, such as “Getting the Most Out of Your Internship:…
Band of Brothers
Young boys from OYC banded together at our Annual Band of Brother’s summit. This yearly summit is our immersive and signature male program. Band of Brothers is a year-long gender-specific…
OnMed CareStation
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between OYC Miami and OnMed Carestation, bringing the first-ever OnMed CareStation to South Florida! 🌟 With a steadfast commitment to health and…
It is Time to get Super at Super Saturdays
Our kids were super excited for the first Super Saturday of the year. Sponsored by students from Miami-Dade College’s Beta Kappa Iota, our kids had a jam-packed day full of…
Class of 2024
Ohhhh…the places they will go! OYC’s Miami Class of 2024 high school graduates celebrated this momentous occasion at a senior banquet hosted at the Rusty Pelican. Surrounded by parents, as well…
A Visit to the Capital
OYC Miami’s young scholars embarked on an enlightening civic engagement journey to Washington, D.C., thanks to the generous support of the Close Up Foundation and United Way. During the trip,…
Camp Honey Shine
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure as Camp Honey Shine is about to kick off! The anticipation is building as the countdown to summer begins, and we are buzzing…
Honey Bugs Visit Howard University
This past March, our Honey Bugs were buzzing with excitement as they embarked on a college tour to Howard University! Did you know that Howard University holds a special place…
“Henry and the Hurricane”
At OYC Miami, we recognize the profound impact that books have on educational growth and development. Storytime holds a special place in our hearts, fostering a love for reading and…
Yield for Change
We’re excited to share that we’ve received a $2 million gift from the Yield Giving Open Call! The Yield Giving Open Call – managed by Lever for Change – focused…
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps brings out the best of America through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith and representatives on behalf of Congresswomen Fredrica Wilson held a Roundtable Discussion with AmeriCorps…
Healthy Cooking Makes a Healthier YOU
In a recent culinary session, the young members of OYC Miami experienced a delightful journey into the world of healthy eating and cooking, thanks to the partnership with Common Threads.…
The Duchess of York Tours OYC Miami
OYC Miami had the immense pleasure of hosting a truly remarkable visitor: the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. The Duchess, who possesses an unparalleled amount of compassion and dedication to…
Meet and Greet with Author Kenisha Anthony
Ms. Tracy and the Honey Bugs from Norland Senior High School kicked off the new year with an inspiring Meet and Greet featuring author Kenisha Anthony. Kenisha shared her powerful…
Congratulations
Congratulations to the recent graduates of our Nurturing Parenting Program. Over the session, parents learned various ways to communicate effectively, instill positivity, and the workshop also offer tips on ways…
MLK Day of Service
For MLK’s Day of Service, OYC’s Americorp members embraced Dr. King’s profound words: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’’ They dedicated their time…
Build Your Own Business
OYC Miami just kicked off its “Build Your Own Business” Workshop series in the AT&T Connected Learning Center. This entrepreneurial and business activity is geared towards helping people grow and…
Thank You Miam-Dade Impact Collective
We are thrilled to announce that OYC Miami has received a remarkable donation from the Miami-Dade Impact Collective. This group is composed of dynamic and compassionate women who contribute to…
OYC Brings their A-Game to the Basketball Court
The OYC Miami youth basketball team showcased their skills and brought their A-game to the court at the Betty T. Ferguson Community Center. With a resounding swooshhhhh, they kicked off…
Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic – Swinging for a Purpose!
Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic was held at the stunning and picturesque Biltmore Hotel. This star-studded tournament, gathered celebrities and golf enthusiasts from all around to raise money for OYC Miami…
It is Time to get Super at Super Saturdays
Our kids were super excited for the first Super Saturday of the year. Sponsored by students from Miami-Dade College’s Beta Kappa Iota, our kids had a jam-packed day full of…
Family STEM Night Powered by Lemons
What time is it… IT’S STEM Time!!! What a fantastic night of family fun and STEM learning at OYC Miami’s AshBrit Stem Lab! Our families came together to create unique…
AT&T Connected Learning Center Laptop Donation
We are thrilled to announce that our AT&T Connected Learning Center partners have generously provided us with 200 laptops, which helps to bridge the social divide and ensure equal access…
The Hive is Buzzing
The Hive staff was busily buzzing during their recent visit to OYC Miami. The Hive, which is a great place that provides teens with a chance to explore their passion…
Foot Locker Shopping Spree
‘Tis the season to be not only jolly but also the season of giving! 🎁✨ We are incredibly grateful to Stichiz for inviting our Honey Bugs to Footlocker “The Heart…
Honey Shine x Macy’s Holiday Shopping Spree
JOY to the world 🎄💛 Our honey bugs had a memorable shopping experience at the grand reopening ceremony of Macy’s Beauty at Dadeland Shopping Mall. The girls took part in…
8 Days of Giving
The OYC Parent team kicked off 8 days of giving… to all OYC parents with treats for parents. During the 8 days, parents were gifted with presents that will bring…
Team Building – Paint with Faith
The OYC Miami Program participated in team-building exercises to build unity and strength in the Boich Companies Creative Studio Art Room! Our team had a phenomenal time painting with Paint…
Mourning Family Foundation Holiday Celebration
This year’s Mourning Family Foundation holiday party celebration was indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Hosted by the Mourning Family Foundation, Alonzo Mourning and Tracy Wilson Mourning, shared…
Give Miami Day
We are immensely grateful for the support and generosity we received on Give Miami Day for OYC Miami and Honey Shine. The contributions we received make a significant impact and…
Art of Furniture
Our youth’s inner artist shined through during the Art of Furniture 3rd Annual Experience. Our kids were able to create masterful art pieces. The weekend was filled with creativity, inspiration,…
33 Thanksgiving Drive
This past Thanksgiving, we were thrilled to celebrate the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Drive. Since the start of the annual Thanksgiving drive, we have been grateful for the overwhelming support and…
Thank You Ben and Jerry’s
We are incredibly grateful to Ben and Jerry’s for their generous support and delicious ice cream donation during our fall festivities. Their contribution brought smiles and joy to the faces…
Mentoring Monday
In October, Honey Shine launched its Mentoring Monday series, which brings speakers in to lead workshops and sessions with our Honey Bugs. We were thrilled to have Tracy, as our…
Tracy Wilson Mourning Honor
The Coral Gables Community Foundation, which was founded in 1991, honored our very own Honey Shine Founder Tracy Wilson Mourning with the Community Award. This illustrious honor, which was presented…
Celebrity Bowling Night at Sparez
Our kids spared some time and struck out at Sparez bowling alley. Thanks to the Jason Taylor Foundation and Miami Dolphin Running Back Raheem Mostert. This memorable event was for…
Fall and Hispanic Heritage Festival
Thanks to Sony Music Group, our students fell in love with fall. OYC Miami had a fall festival thanks to Sony Music’s Second Annual Season of Giving Campaign. Hosted by…
Family Game Night
We asked 100 OYC families “To name their favorite game night,”…and the number one answer was…OYC Family Feud Game Night‼️ OYC families participated in a Family Feud Game Night, hosted…
Inspiring Civic Engagement – Why do you vote?
During the week of October 16th, our I.C.E. or Inspiring Civic Engagement Initiative kicked off a social media campaign about ‘Why do you vote?’. We asked social media users to…
Pink for a Purpose
OYC Post High students were dressed in pink for a definite purpose… Breast Cancer Awareness. Our post high student’s passion and dedication shined brightly as they organized a walk and…
Inspiring Civic Engagement
Are you civically engaged? During the month of September, OYC kicked off its Inspire Civic Engagement initiatives, or I.C.E., on National Voter Registration Day. OYC staff registered to do their…
AT&T Connected Learning Center Launch
We are proud to announce our partnership with AT&T with the launch of the Connected Learning Center. The AT&T Connected Learning Center at OYC Miami is one of 26 launched…
Step Up with OYC Post-High
Fit. Fun. Fantastic. OYC’s College and Career team partnered with This Black Girl Fit, to promote health and wellness in our community. OYC’s College and Career team aimed to provide…
Meeting Bright Scholars
South Florida’s Historical Black University, Florida Memorial University, hosted an internship fair where OYC met with bright scholars from the university. OYC was honored to participate in this engagement event,…
Taking Flight
Honey Bugs went up…up…and away as they learned about fearless women in aviation. Aviation Day, which was hosted by the Women in Aviation South Florida Chapter explored the aviation field,…
A Cultural Connection
Honey Shine Founder Tracy Wilson Mourning and Claudia Lumor had a true cultural connection during a recent tour of the new OYC building. Ms. Claudia, who is the founder of…
MDC Fins Care
OYC Miami attended a luncheon hosted by Miami-Dade College #FinsCare. The luncheon was attended by organizations that partner with Miami-Dade College and make indelible and powerful impacts in the community.…
Back to School
School has begun, and with it, OYC Miami’s after-school program has also commenced! Our after-school programming is in full swing, offering a wide range of activities. From academic support and…
Teamwork is Dreamwork
The 2023-2024 school year began with an inspiring OYC staff meeting led by Alonzo Mourning and OYC’s CEO Tina Brown. Our team works year-round to enhance and inspire lives, and…
National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers Conference
Thank you to the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition for providing our girls with the incredible opportunity to participate in the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers…
Camp Katina
Our honey bugs had the incredible opportunity to visit Camp Katina, an annual two-day gymnastics and life skills camp. Now in its 16th year, Camp Katina serves as a motivational…
Honey Bugs Shine
Honey Shine’s end-of-the-summer showcase is the best ending to an amazing summer! During the summer our girls forged a path of enlightenment and discovery, and our end of the summer…
2023 Defender Service Honoree Finalist
OYC Miami has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Defender Service Award in the Service Honoree category. Voting is easy and takes less than a minute. Click the…
OYC’s Got Talent
OYC youth have tons of talent, and it was evident at our end-of-the-summer talent showcase. These shining bright stars wowed the audience with stellar singing, rapping, acting, and dancing. This…
Back To School Jam
It was an absolutely great day for fun, games, and activities. Our summer campers celebrated the end of summer with a Back-to-School Jam and Backpack Drive. Each student received a…
The Children’s Trust Family Expo
In July, OYC participated in The Children’s Trust Family Expo. This great event gave us the chance to meet with parents, discuss our programs and enroll kids in our after…
Camp Honey Shine Field Day
Our Honey Bugs accepted the challenge and put their all into Camp Honey Shine’s Field Day. The day included a chant-off, where all the girls showed their Honey Shine spirit…
OYC Miami S.T.E.A.M. Fair
OYC Miami’s summer was filled with lots of captivating activities that challenged our summer camper’s ingenuity and creativity. Our summer campers met and exceeded the challenge all summer long and…
A Band of Brothers
Young boys from OYC banded together at our annual Band of Brother’s summit. This yearly summit is our immersive and signature male program. Band of Brothers, formerly known as Save…
Meeting a Champion
During Camp Honey Shine, our honey bugs met Olympic Medalist, Maritza McClendon, the first African-American woman to make the USA Olympic Swimming Team. Martiza hosted a Swim Clinic for girls…
Igniting Greatness – Fueling Your Passion
The 13th Annual Jewel Summit; led by our founder Tracy Wilson Mourning, provided gems of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to the women and girls in attendance. Under the theme Igniting…
A Generous Gift
Thank you Mark Cesar from C&T Design and Equipment Company for donating all the kitchen equipment for the cafeteria in our new facility. The generous contribution received will outfit OYC’s…
Honey Bugs Learn the Importance of Community Service
At Camp Honey Shine we believe in the importance of service and giving back to the community. Recently, our Honey Bugs participated in a “beach clean up day” where debris…
Happening at Camp Honey Shine
Camp Honey Shine is in full effect, and the camp is filled with laughter, friendship, and endless adventures. Camp Honey Shine encourages the balancing of mind, body and soul and…
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in becoming a mentor? …volunteering with our agency? Or give back to the community?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ OYC is always looking for dedicated volunteers to serve in our organization. With…
A Visit from City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens
City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens toured the new OYC Miami. Honey Shine founder, Tracy Wilson Mourning, provided insightful details regarding the programs we offer to youth, families, and adults.…
OYC Miami Class of 2023
OYC Miami congratulated their graduating high school students with a celebratory dinner banquet. Surrounded by parents, OYC Miami staff, and Board Members, the students were recognized for their remarkable accomplishments.…
Hats Off Luncheon
When you combine great ambiance, delectable food, and a room full of excellent company, you have the ingredients for an exceptional affair. This year’s Hats Off Luncheon – She BOSS…
The Power of Visualization
Equally important to Honey Shine’s mission to empower girls while encouraging the balance of mind, body, and soul in girls and women, the program also knows the importance of feeding…
Digital Training Skills Graduates
Did you know that OYC offers Digital Skills Training for adults? These training sessions provide adults with technology tools to advance their professional skills. Over the course of five weeks…
Women’s Empowerment Breakfast
OYC Miami and Honey Shine hosted a Women’s Empowerment Breakfast to celebrate the women who work daily at OYC and Honey Shine as mentors, teachers and role models to hundreds…
Super Saturdays are Super-ific
From January to May, OYC Miami hosts bi-monthly Super Saturdays; days in which youth are provided with educational and enriching STEM activities. Always overflowing with superness, our superhero students have…
Breaking Through with a Day of Sisterhood
Sisterhood …. Togetherness…and … Unity …were the lessons that our Honey Bugs learned during the day of Sisterhood at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Together with girls from Break…
State of Black Philanthropy Honoree Tina Brown
OYC Miami’s dynamic CEO – Tina Brown – was an honoree at the Miami Foundation’s Eight Annual State of Black Philanthropy. This event highlighted and recognized powerful changemakers in our…
Thank You Dade County Federal Credit Union
We are excited to partner with Dade County Federal Credit Union and City of Miami for Summer Jobs Connect. Summer Jobs Connect provides youth between the ages of 14 to…
OYC’s Black History Showcase
OYC’s got plenty of talent, and our kids put on a SHOW to culminate and celebrate Black History. Song, dance and spoken word were the highlights of our amazing “Lift…
2022 Annual Report
OYC Miami’s 2022 Annual Report is NOW available. Find out more about the transformative work we are doing in the community, and the impact we are making with the help…
Hyatt World of Care Volunteers is SUPER during Super Saturday
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables and The Confidante staff pulled all the Valentine’s bells & whistles during their Super Saturday takeover this past February. The Hyatt World Cares volunteers got all…
A Special Visit from City of Miramar Mayor
Our Miramar Honey Bugs had a wonderfully inspiring visit from City of Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam. This special visit took place at City of Miramar Parks Ansin Sports Complex. We…
A PEP Rally for Honey Bugs
The month of February is filled with positive and impactful programming centered around education, health, enrichment & exposure, family services and economic sustainability. A University of Miami Medical Resident hosted…
A Capital Campaign Tour with Lennar
Alonzo Mourning was at the new OYC for a Capital Campaign Hard Hat Tour with CEO of Lennar Stuart Miller, President of the Lennar Foundation Marshall Ames, and Manny Kadre…
You Look Good…You Feel Good
Our community partner Bank of America made sure our kids looked especially dapper during the holidays, by sponsoring haircuts. Forty boys received haircuts just in time for the holidays, which…
Family STEM Activities funded by 21st CCLC
As a funded 21st Century Community Learning Center through the Florida Department of Education, OYC offers monthly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities for the whole family. In December,…
Digital Skills Programming
Did you know that OYC offers a Digital Skills Program for adults? Through funding support from UnidosUS, OYC is offering the Digital Skills for Life program to adults ages 18…
Mourning Family Foundation Annual Holiday Party
The magic of the Holiday Season was in full bloom at the Mourning Family Holiday Party. Our OYCMiami kids and Honey Shine girls had a wonderful experience, spreading and receiving…
Honey Shine is Shining in Miramar
The latest Honey Shine programming is located at New Renaissance Middle School in the City of Miramar, and our girls got centered and focused during their after school programming with…
National Basketball Wives Association – This Is About Humanity
Tis the season to sparkle, give and bless others!!! The National Basketball Wives Association and This Is About Humanity partnered with Honey Shine and OYC Families to participate in their…
Spreading Holiday Cheer
We the Best Foundation and the Snipes Fountain Square brought some early holiday cheer and joy to OYC youth with an amazing shopping experience. Our kids were able to “deck”…
Honey Shine Donation
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council and City National Bank presented the Annual Badass Women of the Year Award luncheon honoring women who are excelling in various…
Honey Bugs Support
Overtown Youth Center Board Chair, Michelle Febres, provided some very special assistance for a Honey Bug for a grand occasion – Homecoming! Michelle was able to support this Honey Bug’s…
Overtown Youth Center’s Icy Hot “Comebaq Court”
Alonzo Mourning teamed up with former teammate Shaquille O’Neal to unveil the new Overtown Youth Center’s Icy Hot “Comebaq Court”. The Comebaq Court is an initiative by the Shaquille O’Neal…
Band of Brothers – Enriching Day
Did you know that OYC has a male specific program – B.O.B. – which stands for Band of Brothers. This program is aimed at exposing young men to numerous resources…
A Day Made Especially for a Honey Bug
Our honey bugs had a fantastic day of pampering and relaxation courtesy of the the Hyatt Coral Gables, the Confidante Miami Beach, LVMH, as well as JR United Industries. During…
33 Thanksgiving Drive
Alonzo Mourning, along with Overtown Youth Center staff, as well as dedicated volunteers participated in our annual Thanksgiving food drive; 33 Thanksgiving. This yearly event provides a full Thanksgiving meal…
Bridging our Community with Technology – Overtown Children & Youth Coalition
Our community partner and forever community champion Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC) provided OYC and Honey Shine youth with new laptops! Understanding the great significance of technology, the Overtown…
Give Miami Day 2022
Give Miami Day was a monumental success for OYC and Honey Shine. The day kicked off with a power breakfast and hard hat tour. Starting off Give Miami Day this…
A Delightful Surprise from the Miami Foundation
Give Miami Day 2022 was kicked off with a tremendous “Surprise & Delight” charitable gift from the Miami Foundation. This giving season was like no other, and we are always…
A Hard Hat Tour for our partners at The Children’s Trust
The Children’s Trust CEO Jim Haj, along with our CEO Tina Brown, and staff from both organizations had a hard hat tour of the new OYC. We are always thrilled…
Welcome New Board Member
OYC Miami is proud to announce our newest Board of Director, Dr. Carol Biggs. Dr. Biggs, who is the SVP & Chief Nursing Executive for Jackson Health System, brings a…
LVMH Visit
Our girls took part in an enlightening seminar at Camp Honey Shine, with Tracy Wilson-Mourning, hosted by our community partner LVMH. This nurturing experience garnered the girls with a different…
Creative Studios “Today at Apple”
This summer OYC Post High young adults completed an immersive program of storytelling with Today at Apple Creative Studios. This exciting partnership is a part of a grant project that…
CareerSource South Florida Scholarships
We are very excited to announce that CareerSource South Florida presented our students with a total of 25 scholarships for the upcoming school year. These scholarships will assist college bound…
The Game – Save Our Sons
Save Our Sons is a hallmark initiative that was developed to enhance the lives of young men in Overtown and surrounding communities. On July 29th, OYC Miami hosted the Save…
Capital Campaign Hard Hat Tour with Pepsi
The construction of our new facility is an amazing sight to see, and we are thrilled to provide sneak peek tours to our community partners. Tracy Wilson-Mourning, along with our…
Youth Workers Summer Jobs Connect
This summer, young men and women from OYC Miami spent their summer-break in the workplace. Through Summer Jobs Connect Miami; in partnership with the City of Miami, our youth have…
Honey Bugs Shine During Field Day
Honey Shine Honey Bugs accepted the challenge and put their all into Camp Honey Shine’s Field Day. The obstacle courses and physical activities were no match for our girls. They…
The Children’s Trust Family Expo
OYC Miami participated in The Children’s Trust Family Expo, and offered information about our program services to those in attendance. OYC Miami’s team discussed the wealth of resources and opportunities…
Today I Saw A Ladybug
Girls from Camp Honey Shine were visited by the incredible and inspiring author, Crystal V. Carroll. Ms. Carroll shared her whimsical book Today I Saw A Ladybug. This loving and…
Community Support Together
Bringing the community together is a group effort and requires a tremendous amount of support. We are tremendously proud to have the staunch support of Florida State Representative James Bush,…
Congratulations Class of 2022
The end of the school year is cause for celebration for most kids, but we celebrate the end of the school year by recognizing OYC’s and Honey Shine’s graduating high…
Shining at Camp Honey Shine
Our all-girls summer camp has officially begun! Camp Honey Shine; which is on the beautiful and serene campus of the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, will build social, physical…
Summer Break
School is out, and OYC’s Summer Camp is in full swing! Our summer camp is filled with entertaining, educational and thrilling activities that get our kinds energized with fun and…
Summer Tour Days
Are you interested in getting involved and participating in OYC’s and Honey Shine’s summer programming? Well look no further…because you can sign up today and tour one of our summer…
Aim High Grant
Thank you New York Life Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance for our new Aim High grant! We are so proud to work with our amazing middle schoolers, and prepare them…
Next Level Achievement
A huge congratulations to our OYC College Career Post High Student, Jacaree Eason, who successfully completed Miami-Dade College’s Fire Academy. Prior to joining the fire academy, Jacaree completed the Maurice…
“Today at Apple” with OYC
Young men and women from OYC attended orientation for Today at Apple Store Creative Studios Miami. This exciting partnership is a part of a grant project that will offer free…
Excellence in Leadership
This past June was marked with lots of remarkable accomplishments and celebratory moments. Our organization is led by a group of dynamic individuals, who passionately advocate for our mission. With…
Capital Campaign
We are always excited to have our community partners visit and see the progress of our new facility. Staff from Miami-Dade County’s Office of the Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, along…
Super Saturday “Duke Takeover”
Our last Super Saturday of the school year was like no other; as it was taken over by the volunteers, professionals and staff from Duke University. This super fun day…
Capital Campaign 2022
Nelson Black, Brian Hollenback, Ryan Hagerty and others were in town during the New Market Tax Credit Summit. OYC is the recipient of a $20 million New Market Tax Credit,…
Jewel Summit “Finding Her Muse”
Amazing! Enlightening! Transformative … are the powerful results of this year Jewel Summit. Under the theme of “Finding Her Muse,” the Jewel Summit was an awakening journey, where women and…
“Hats Off” Women, Wellness & Golf”
Stylish hats, fashionable golf attire and excited golfers were all in place and ready to support Honey Shine during Tracy Wilson Mourning’s “Hats Off” Women, Wellness & Golf. This annual…
Jason Taylor Foundation Community Hall of Fame
May was filled with lots of exciting and wonderful news, as well as events; and it was especially great for Alonzo Mourning, who was inducted into the Jason Taylor Foundation…
The Marina Massone Fashion Trunk Show Benefitting Honey Shine
For some fashion is a way of life, a state of being and a way to transform the ordinary, and girls from Honey Shine had the chance to explore fashionable…
Antares THANK YOU!
OYC has been providing services and programs to countless youth and families in our community for nearly two decades. Through the benevolence of countless organizations, individuals and corporations, we have…
April is Volunteer Month
During the month of April we celebrated our committed volunteers who freely give their time and energy volunteering at Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine. We are privileged to have…
Strategic Matters
The Overtown Youth Center team gathered together at The Urban Miami and put on their thinking caps at the Strategic Planning Meeting. The Urban Miami was the perfect setting for…
Welcome New Board of Directors
Overtown Youth Center is proud to announce our two newest Board of Directors, Rashmi Airan and Cristal Cole. Rashmi Airan is a corporate and motivational speaker, whose has extensive experience,…
Northern Trust Philanthropic Impact Report
The Overtown Youth Center is grateful for our ongoing partnership and the work we are able to offer through our partnership with Northern Trust. We are truly delighted to be…
Shantae Whyte Memorial
We are deeply saddened, to have lost a member of the Overtown Youth Center staff and family; Shantae Whyte. Shantae was a beloved daughter, sister, friend and mentor who was…
An Easter Egg Hunt
Our Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine youth were on the hunt for Easter eggs, during our wonderfully fun Easter Egg Hunt. Prior to the Easter break, our kids raced…
Teamwork was Super-rific during Super Saturday
Superhero students from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine had a super time at the April Super Saturday event. Focused on teamwork, our superstar students had a wonderful time…
An Apple Visit to Our Capital Campaign
Each day we get closer and closer to the completion of the new the Overtown Youth Center building. Our new three-story facility will allow us to increase our capacity and…
UQUEST & OYC’s Partnership
We are proud to announce our partnership and collaboration with the University of Miami on a research education project entitled UQUEST. UQUEST, which stands for Questioning, Understanding, Experience, Scientific Thinking,…
Payless and Bank of America Special Shopping Experience
Children and families from the Overtown Youth Center, Honey Shine and the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School were selected to participate in a special shopping spree. Thanks to…
Super Saturday is Super-rific
Superhero students from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine had a super time at the March Super Saturday event. It is important for our kids to nourish, not only…
College Tour
Soon-to-be high school graduates from the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine participated in a Spring Break College Tour. During the course of a week our youth were able to…
Capital Campaign
The new Overtown Youth Center building is nearing the final completion stages, and we are always excited to share our Capital Campaign progress with our dedicated supporters. AT&T is one…
This is What Spring Break Camp Looks Like
Our kids sprang into Spring Break with jubilation. This year’s Spring Break Camp was jammed packed with fun, educational resources and activities that inspired, enriched and empowered. From spending a…
Serving Our Community with Miami Diaper Bank
We teamed up with Miami Diaper Bank to provide resources to persons with infants in our community. People were donated diapers, wipes and other baby essentials during a drive-up giveaway.…
AmeriCorps Week
March 13th through the 19th was AmeriCorps Week. During this week OYC highlighted the awesome work performed by our AmeriCorp members. AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides opportunities…
Student Success Derlyson Fontaine
Derlyson Fontaine is our outstanding student highlight of the month. This amazing young man has been accepted into 8 colleges, and has received approximately $386,000 in scholarship money. As the…
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
In March, the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine held a powerful Strategic Planning and Team Building Meeting at the beautiful Miami Yacht Club. This meeting was focused on teamwork,…
Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic was a Hole in One Success
Zo’s Celebrity Golf Classic teed off on February 6th and 7th , with 150 participants at the picturesque and beautiful JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Hotel and Spa. This annual event,…
Duty Free Americas and the Falic Family Foundation Donate $375,000
The Mourning Family Foundation was the charity of choice for the 7th Annual DFA Golf and Tennis Tournament. Hosted by the largest duty-free retailer in America, Duty Free Americas and…
A Day for Sisterhood
Young ladies from Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Breakthrough Miami, the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine took part in Sisterhood Day. Hosted at Carrollton School of the Sacred…
Going On A Scavenger Hunt
Whose ready for a scavenger hunt…??? READY…SET…GO!!!! Clue 1: What is the name of the historic beach close to Downtown Miami??? Times up, Virginia Key Beach Park. A group of…
Band of Brothers Banding Together
The Band of Brothers Day of Service is a gender specific designed program that provides a chance for our young boys to connect with other males. Through mentoring, education and…
Oh What a Night!
Our Black History Showcase was an exciting night filled with creative arts and capped off with a spectacular show. This unforgettable evening paid homage to African-American culture and celebrated Black…
A Feast Fit for Kings and Queens
Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine youth indulged on yummy and mouthwatering African-American dishes during a Black History luncheon. This feast fit for kings and queens, was a part of…
Congratulations We Are Unidos Graduates
The Overtown Youth Center graduated its 4th cohort of participants from the We Are UnidosUs Latinos in Finance Job Training Program. This valuable partnerships in conjunction with Bank of America,…
Northern Trust Overtown Youth Center Site Tour
Overtown Youth Center Board Member, Eric Vander, who is the Senior Market Executive of Broward County for Northern Trust, along with his colleagues toured the building progression of our 62,620…
Congratulations Miami Foundation
The Overtown Youth Center was invited, along with other local businesses, organizations and community leaders, to witness as Wells Fargo made an extraordinary announcement. Wells Fargo, which is known for…
Alonzo Mourning inspires with his book, “Resilience”
Alonzo Mourning is seen as larger than life– an idol, a legend, the GOAT! At Overtown Youth Center however, though admired and loved, Alonzo is the mentor, the leader and…
Young Future Business Leaders
We would like to congratulate our very own, Mikese Lovett, a Sophomore at Miami Edison Sr. High School, on being the first place recipient in the Future Business Leaders of…
Zedekiah Peacock Scholarship Launch
We feel humbled and honored to be part of the Celebration of Life at Booker T. Washington High School, for our former student, Zedekiah Peacock. Zedekiah was a beacon of…
Saturdays are SUPER at OYC!
Our superstar students dove into STEM based activities filled with learning and fun during the Super Saturdays kick-off and subsequent events. Super Saturdays offers students academic support and the opportunity…
United Way Eden Place pop-up distribution
The Overtown Youth Center hosted an EDEN Place pop-up distribution where our dedicated team distributed clothing, shoes, books, and food boxes to benefit the community. The distribution took place at…
Bridging the Digital Divide together with AT&T
For most families and children, a digital world represents the answer to excelling in schoolwork and careers, but for many, technology may represent falling behind due to lack of access…
RJKB Family Foundation Dinner Program
For many years RJKB Charitable Family Foundation has funded OYC’s food program providing healthy, hot and nutritional meals. The RJKB Dinner Program allows our organization to combat food scarcity for…
SALAH FOUNDATION Combats Drug Abuse
The Overtown Youth Center & Honey Shine Inc. offers a wide range of services, including substance abuse prevention. These preventive services are embedded in the agency’s Social Emotional Learning Initiative…
Paying Homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Our youth had the privilege of visiting The Stone of Hope National monument that is located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., a statue that pays…
Show your LOVE in a special way!
Looking for a unique gift for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion? Look no further! Purchase a personalized BRICK and impress that special someone in your life. What better way…
New Partnership Helps Us Flourish
Please join us in welcoming two new partnerships to our team, BNY Mellon, the bank of Mellon Corp. and McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm. Both are pro bono…
Jingle & Mingle Staff Holiday Party
There’s no I in team and this group is worthy of the love and respect!! Great time was had at Est. 33 Thai Craft Kitchen and Brewery in Brickell City…
Family Holiday Photos
Our families had an eventful and exciting afternoon making some holiday memories! We invited Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. families and staff for a holiday family portrait mini…
National Basketball Wives Association Holiday Drive
NBWA in partnership with the Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. surprised 13 families with a holiday toy drive on December 4th in Doral. In addition to toys, food…
YnG DnA Target Holiday Shopping Spree
This holiday season was off the charts! YnG DnA teamed up with Wade Family Foundation on its 1st Annual Shop With YnG DnA Event, surprising 10 of our Overtown Youth…
UnidosUS Graduation
Overtown Youth Center continues to thrive in helping parents and families achieve their career goals through our banking training! We congratulate our UnidosUS graduates, who embarked on their banking career…
Bridging the Gap Through Technology
Our community partner, Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC) donated laptops to 11 of our Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. students, grades kindergarten through 2nd grade. Students were…
Payless and Bank of America Making a Difference
We celebrated at the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School a key partnership with Payless Shoes under the remarkable leadership of CEO Jared Margolis & his team, and our…
She Mastered It!
We are beaming with pride as our Overtown Youth Center Alumna, Quan, has earned her Masters of Social Work from Barry University with a focus on trauma informed care. Quan…
Entrepre-new-her !
Please join us in congratulating Jeanice Princess Escarment, a Honey Bug Alumna of Honey Shine Inc., as she prepares for the grand opening of her storefront shop, Princess Shop, in…
Mourning Family Foundation Holiday Party 2021
Mourning Family Foundation’s Annual Holiday party presented by Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Inc. was exactly what Santa and his Elves ordered! A jolly & festive event filled with…
A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO – 2022
Happy New Year We hope that time off during the holidays provided each of you some time to reflect, re-energize, regroup and re-focus… Last year was an extremely BUSY year…
Heritage Fuego by Cochon555
Heritage Fuego event by Cochon555 took place at the legendary Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables on Tuesday, November 9th. The event brought together 20 top chefs to cook over a…
GE:NES Project!
A group of our OYC high school students were granted the opportunity to take part in the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Project GE:NES, (Project GENES | Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (nicklauschildrens.org)…
Family Story Time with our Board Chair
Chairwoman of our Board, Michelle Febres made a surprise visit to Williams Park to read to the children and families we serve. Our Story Time at Eden Place program supports…
A Glimpse from the Inside
On November 18th, our OYC and Honey Shine teams along with several board members hosted a Hard Hat Tour of the construction site of our new facility, slated to open…
Work in Progress!
We are months away from finishing the construction of our new building and completing our Capital Campaign project. Members of our executive team are now meeting weekly with the construction…
LVMH celebrates a day of gratitude
On Monday, November 22nd representatives from LVMH joined our elementary and middle school students for a “Day of Gratitude” arts and crafts project. The project helped students open up and…
VITAS Healthcare Food Drive
Together we are bridging the gap this holiday season. For many families in our community, the impact of this pandemic continues to affect the needs of their household. This is…
Basket Brigade
Our partners and friends from La Rosa Realty joined our team for a second year in a row to provide over 100 baskets to families for this Thanksgiving holiday. The…
Awesome 33 Thanksgiving Giveaway
For the second consecutive year, our annual Thanksgiving distribution is made possible by the generosity from the Calder & Caleb Awesome Foundation. As in the previous year, the Sloan family…
One Hundred Thousand Reasons To Be Thankful!
Another great Give Miami Day in the books! We are deeply grateful to all of our supporters for the love and support you showed during the online fundraising event. This…
I Believed I Could, and so I Did!
We would like to congratulate our Post High student Jacarre Eason, for successfully completing the Maurice L. Kemp EMS cadet program. This program provides mentoring and coaching for persons embarking…
Honey Shine: Embracing the Women in You!
Honey Shine’s mission is to encourage the balance of mind, body and soul in girls and young women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future. Through mentoring, character development, fitness…
Champion’s for Children
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Mrs. Tina Brown and Tracy Wilson Mourning were recognized and honored at the 6th Annual Gen Film Festival with the Impact…
Back to the basics!
We are back to in-person services! Our staff and staff are elated for the opportunity to interact and bring back some sense of normalcy to our daily lives. It has been…
Craft Beer Run to Benefit OYC
OYC joined the Tank Brewing Co., for their annual Craft Beer 5K Run. Hundreds of runners and supporters joined the event to benefit two local organizations, the De Moya Foundation…
iEngage: My Community, My Life, My Time!
OYC held our iEngage male youth series. During this virtual summit panelists, staff and students interacted using open dialogue and a series of questions on the topic, My Community, My Life,…
Our Impact in the Community! – September 2021
City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez recently acknowledged OYC for the transformational work we do in the community. Our mission is to uplift South Florida’s vulnerable populations by offering equitable,…
Powerful Collaborations
The President at Barry University, Honey Shine Founder, Tracy Wilson Mourning and OYC’s CEO, Tina Brown held a roundtable discussion regarding enrichment and advocacy for our youth. Barry University has been…
Womanish Experience!
The Womanish experience is more than an exhibit; it’s a movement that celebrates women perspectives. The experience is a culturally- inclusive safe space that provokes imagination, conversation and change. This…
OYC Camping Trip
OYC was excited to host its first overnight Family Camping Trip Experience in September. This experience was made possible through the funding support of The Children’s Trust. The concept of…